What's wrong with my bird?

Hi,

These are signs of a sick bird. If your bird is sick or injured please take it to an AVIAN VET.

• Puffed-up feathers. Birds fluff up their feathers to keep warm, and also when they relax for sleep … and also when sick. A bird who sits puffed up much of the day is likely in trouble.

• Tail-bobbing when breathing. Birds who sit there puffed up, bobbing their tails, may be sick.

• Half-closed or closed eye(s) for much of the time. Alert and healthy birds usually have both eyes wide open while awake. If the eyes start closing, and it’s not because you’re scratching a birdie head and inducing pure birdie joy, the bird might be sick.

• Sleeping excessively. Like people, birds who sleep a lot more than usual may be in trouble.

• Throwing up/getting undigested or half-digested food stuck to the cage in weird places.

• Discolored, undigested, or runny poop.

• Ragged, poorly preened feathers.

• Lack of energy.

Your bird is exhibiting many of these symptoms. Find an exotic or avian vet and get him there ASAP.